Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 364 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000830946
Common Names
- Ceratandra Globosa
- Globosa Ceratandra
- Ceratandra Globosa Flower
Uses & Benefits
Ceratandra globosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various diseases and ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ceratandra globosa is white and bell-shaped, with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green, with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ceratandra globosa is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands and is found in dry and mesic forests. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, sandy soil.
Where to Find Ceratandra globosa
Ceratandra globosa is found in Hawaii on the islands of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, and Maui.
Ceratandra globosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ceratandra globosa?
Ceratandra globosa
What type of plant is Ceratandra globosa?
Endemic Hawaiian shrub
Where is Ceratandra globosa found?
Koolau Mountains, Oahu, Hawaii
Species in the Ceratandra genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,